[Larry_OHF]

Maybe you would like to have some further knowedge of the Twisted Rune???

The Twisted Rune is a "very" secret organization (or a cabal for a more appropriate term) of evil aligned undead beings. This cabal reigns in the background of the South (Tethyr, Calimshan, Arnaden, Erlkazar, and Amn) from behind the scenes. The masters of the Rune, called "Rune Masters or Mistresses" consists of several high level Liches, a Dracolich and powerful Vampiress who wields a pretty powerful magic item detailed in the Sea of Fallen Stars (thanks for that one Steve!) , and many others. They have a network of undead, and underworld beings that span the shadier backdrop of the entire Southern Realms. The best thing about this Network is that they don't really know whom they are working for.... unlike many other organizations in the south, The Rune is "Secret", and very few know of their presence. They actually rule Calimshan from behind the scenes...and no one is the wiser. They are currently responsible for the War against the Sithillisian Empire in Southern Amn, and the advance of the Knights of the Black Gauntlet against Tethyr's Southern borders... These guys have their hands in so many goings on in the south, a party could easily be facing their minions for years and never realize they work for the same people. If you are looking for more info on the Rune, I suggest Lands of Intrigue, and Empire of the Shining Sea as a start. They are mentioned briefly in other products (such as Stardock and Sea of Fallen Stars), but the bulk of the info lies in the first two...

Taken from http://www.defragsrealms.com/custom/frl_faqintro.html


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Larry, a Loyal Guardian of the OHF